Cedar Grove Landfill - Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Barnesville, Georgia

Cedar Grove Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 172 Roger Brown Drive in Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, United States. Operated by Lamar County, the facility has been in operation since 1984 and is projected to close in 2041, indicating a long-term waste management solution for the region. As a landfill in the United States, Cedar Grove Landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. The facility's scale is typical for a county-operated landfill in rural Georgia, serving the waste disposal needs of Lamar County and surrounding areas. The landfill's environmental significance lies in its role in managing solid waste for the community, with considerations for landfill gas collection and leachate management to mitigate methane emissions and protect groundwater. Its location in a rural setting may reduce community proximity concerns, but traffic from waste hauling remains a factor.

In the rural setting of Lamar County, Georgia, Cedar Grove Landfill's environmental context involves managing landfill gas and leachate to prevent methane leakage and groundwater contamination. The facility's proximity to local water resources and communities requires careful monitoring and compliance with EPA regulations to minimize environmental impact.